Blind Sucker Flooding canoeing & fishing

This is the little dam that creates the huge Blind Sucker Flooding. It's adjacent to the state's Blind Sucker #1 campground, less desirable than Blind Sucker #2 because none of the campsites are directly on the water and are less private.

A boat launch by the Blind Sucker #2 state forest campground lets canoeists put in. They can explore the river flooding, pass bass fishing stumps, and get out on its south side to pick blueberries on exposed sand ridges—assuming there are berries. There are six miles of good, easy canoeing from the short river's mouth to its source in a marsh to the west.

The flooding was created years ago for Canada geese, which were then threatened by loss of habitat. When they're migrating in May and September, the area is alive with activity. Fall color is good here, too.
Swimming in the river is possible here, though there's no real beach area. Fishing for pike and yellow perch is excellent. Bluegill and rock bass are also in these waters.

Just south of CR 407/H-58, 13 miles west of Grand Marais and 7 miles east of Deer Park. (906) 293-5131. Handicap-accessible in a way. No fee for day use.

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DEER PARK
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